Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research 2027

The Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research 2027 is a funded research fellowship offering a two-year stipend of US$20,000 per year to support research addressing topics related to community forestry. Topics include markets for lesser-known species and non-timber forest products, biodiversity management practices, social organization and governance, and multi-community enterprises. The fellowship provides financial support for a research project, with emphasis on practical outcomes for community forest enterprises.

US$20,000 per year for two years to support research; support for conducting and disseminating research results.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in forestry, ecology, botany, environmental science or an appropriate related field; doctoral candidates or post-doctoral researchers are preferred, though relevant experience may substitute for higher-level degrees.

Prepare a proposal (max seven typed pages) with abstract, literature review, methodology and practical applications, along with a budget, CV, two letters of recommendation, and a list of funding sources; submit by email to the provided address or by regular mail.